Our Founder
Missy Anderson-Fritch, LMT
Hi, I'm Missy, the owner and founder of BareFoot BodyWorks SLO. As a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) I started my massage training in 1998 at The Acupressure Institute in Berkeley, CA. There, I first learned about Ashiatsu massage and fell in love!
I later continued my massage education on the Central Coast at Hirudaya Holistic Life Center and California Holistic Institute in San Luis Obispo. I began working and honing my massage therapy skills by practicing in spa-like settings. Then, I began working in clinical settings like physical therapy, chiropractic, and medical offices.
In 2009, I began my training as an Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapist, opening Barefoot Bodyworks SLO in 2010. I grew my love for Ashiatsu massage therapy by taking more advanced classes in this area of specialty. I learned many variations, including myofascial barefoot massage (my current specialty today), ROM, and Fijian, at The Center for Barefoot Massage. Now in my Ashi journey, I’m a certified Barefoot Massage Instructor for the Center for Barefoot Massage. My passion for Ashiatsu & barefoot massage has only grown the more I've learned.
I am so blessed to love what I do. I also love my family, my two incredible sons, Marshall & Carter; my fur babies; a husky mix named Mister, and two black cats (11-year-old siblings) named Romeo & Juliet. When I am not doing barefoot massage therapy, I'm usually spending time with friends and family or hiking a local trail. I enjoy dancing, music and art. I was born and raised in SLO County and I have extensive family and connections here. I love living on the Central Coast. As many of my clients know by my music playlist – I love music and enjoy working with my own uniquely multi-genre tunes..
My intention as a Barefoot Massage Instructor is to inspire and empower fellow massage therapists and professionals to continue learning and finding innovative ways to do their work. As a Barefoot Massage Instructor, my greatest hope is to support the extension and expansion of massage therapy careers. By giving massage therapists more skills, new and improved ways to use their tools, and encouraging critical thinking with these techniques can help others grow their offerings.
I look forward to meeting you in the clinic for your next session soon!
- Missy Anderson-Fritch
First Barefoot Massage?
What to expect...
For all barefoot massage sessions, your therapist will discuss your primary needs, focus areas, and the level of pressure you prefer. Our therapists are attentive, certified, and skilled to create a tailored experience for your session.
What to expect during your barefoot massage:
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A calm and clean environment. At Barefoot Bodyworks SLO, we host single and couples massages in our private rooms. With the highest standard of sanitation and care, enjoy our comfortable studio and lobby as part of your treatment.
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Communication with your therapist. Throughout the massage, expect regular check-ins with your therapist to ensure the pressure is just right.
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Balance bars on the ceiling. Our therapists use the balance bars attached to the ceiling to create controlled support and pressure application for your massage session.
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Dress down to your comfort. We provide sheet covering and draping throughout the session, similar to a traditional full-body massage.
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Less pain and bruising than with traditional deep tissue massages. Because the therapist delivers the massage through the feet, the application of pressure is more diffuse than using Western methods.
Want To Join Barefoot Bodyworks SLO?
Want To Learn Barefoot Massage Therapy?
Employment Opportunities Available!
Must be a certified Massage Therapist with strong deep tissue skills, anatomy understanding, and a willingness to learn barefoot massage and/or other like-minded modalities.
Contact Missy at Missy@barefootbodyworksslo.com to discuss further.
Train in Barefoot Massage Therapy
Check out local Barefoot Massage Training sessions at SLO~Soles, a satellite location located in downtown San Luis Obispo for The Center of Barefoot Massage.